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Franklin FTSE Germany ETF

FLGR offers market cap-based exposure to large- and mid-cap German equities.

Global X DAX Germany ETF

Xtrackers MSCI Germany Hedged Equity ETF

WisdomTree Germany Hedged Equity Fund

iShares MSCI Germany ETF

iShares MSCI Germany Small Cap ETF

First Trust Germany AlphaDEX Fund

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Germany ETF

The debate over whether Germany is emerging as the 'sick man of Europe' again has picked up steam once again over the summer. In our view, the answer is a resounding yes.

Germany's Economic Health Check Shows Further Signs Of Weakness

With the German economy remaining stagnant in the second quarter of 2023, take a look into how Germany-heavy ETFs perform.

Germany's Bearish Outlook Puts ETFs Under Spotlight

The second estimate of second-quarter GDP growth confirms the stagnation of Europe's largest economy and will do very little to end the 'sick man of Europe' debate. According to the just-released data, the German economy stagnated in the second quarter, after two quarters of contraction.

German Stagnation In The Second Quarter Confirmed

Another drop in Germany's most prominent leading indicator, the Ifo index, confirms that the economy is back on a downward trend before any upward trend had actually started. The optimism at the start of the year seems to have given way to more of a sense of reality.

The German Economy Is In A 'Slowcession' And Needs A New Reform Agenda

JPMorgan BetaBuilders Europe ETF

Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity ETF

Xtrackers MSCI Eurozone Hedged Equity ETF

WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund

WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Fund

ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund

iShares MSCI France ETF

iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF

First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund

First Trust Europe AlphaDEX Fund

First Trust Eurozone AlphaDEX ETF

SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF

Franklin FTSE Europe ETF

Franklin FTSE Europe Hedged ETF

Franklin FTSE France ETF

First Trust IPOX Europe Equity Opportunities ETF

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Europe Equity ETF

WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Eurozone ETF

iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF

iShares Europe ETF

ALPS O'Shares Europe Quality Dividend ETF Shares

Pacer Trendpilot European Index ETF

First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF

SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF

The seasonally adjusted HCOB Flash Eurozone Composite PMI Output Index, based on approximately 85% of usual survey responses, dropped from 49.9 in June to 48.9 in July, its lowest since last November. The dearth of new orders meant backlogs of work fell at an increased rate as companies often relied on previously placed orders to support current operating levels.

Eurozone Flash PMI Signals Cooling Inflation Amid Rising Recession Risks

Eurozone business output growth came close to stalling in June, according to the latest HCOB flash PMI survey data produced by S&P Global, pointing to renewed weakness in the economy after the brief growth revival recorded in the spring. Backlogs of work fell at the steepest rate for seven months, reflecting the sustained (albeit moderating) output growth at a time of falling inflows of new work.

Eurozone Flash PMI Shows Inflation Pressures Cooling In June As Economic Upturn Fades

As Germany slips into a recession by contracting 0.3% in Q1, look into how ETFs are affected and how to navigate the uncertain economic conditions.

ETFs in Focus as Germany Slips Into Recession

iShares MSCI Netherlands ETF

iShares MSCI Spain ETF

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF

iShares MSCI United Kingdom Small Cap ETF

UBS AG FI Enhanced Europe 50 ETN

First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund

Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI United Kingdom ETF

For the first time in over a decade, labor unions have leverage - and fully intend to take advantage of it. Despite historically outsized wage settlements, real wages remain negative and are unlikely to be positive for some time.

Europe's Unionized Wage Pressures

iShares MSCI Ireland ETF

Franklin FTSE Italy ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Europe investing has outperformed the United States in the initial phase of 2023. While the Credit Suisse crisis has weighed on the Europe investing in recent times, there are some factors that could led investors to buy the dip in Europe ETFs.

Should You Invest in Europe ETFs Despite Credit Suisse Crisis?

Cash is king in Germany. With inflation running high, we look at the German consumer's ability to increase spending, save less and support domestic growth.

Can German Consumer Savings Raise Domestic Growth?

Investors have understood by now that U.S. equities are overvalued right now and that's driving fund flows to foreign equities. China has spearheaded the rebound in emerging markets that kicked off 2023 and while it is certainly a key market to watch, it's not the only country that's worth looking at.

Germany Strat FLGR Could Be Low-Fee Foreign Equities ETF to Watch

The German DAX broke its 200-day moving average in November of last year. It rose more than 3,000 points off its October low (up more than 26%) and is now technically in bull market territory.

Where Will The Next Vertical Line In Germany's DAX Point?

The German economy grew by 1.9% in 2022, per the German statistical office first estimate. This implies a stagnating, not contracting, economy in the fourth quarter.

German Economy Still Defies Recession

Germany reported the steepest economic contraction while growth in France merely stalled. Excluding pandemic lockdown months, the latest reading was the lowest since April 2013.

Germany Leads Steepening Eurozone Downturn In October

Bond markets appear to be disciplining policy inconsistencies, both within sovereigns and among them. Policymaking can be inconsistent in two ways: within a sovereign, between the fiscal and monetary authorities, and among sovereigns.

Schooling The Sovereigns

iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF

The minutes of the ECB's September meeting delivered a couple of interesting insights. Though quantitative tightening currently looks unlikely, it will come eventually.

Is Quantitative Tightening Really Coming To The Eurozone?

The Eurozone economic downturn deepened in September, with business activity contracting for a third consecutive month, according to preliminary survey data.

Eurozone Downturn Deepens In September As Price Pressures Intensify

Germany leading indicator, the Ifo index, just dropped for the third month in a row, coming in at 88.5 in August from 88.7 in July. The weakening of the index is slowing down, but no improvement is currently in sight.

German Ifo Points To Further Weakening Of The Economy

iShares MSCI Denmark ETF

iShares MSCI Poland ETF

Xtr Eurozon

iShares MSCI Sweden ETF

iShares MSCI Italy ETF

iShares MSCI Belgium ETF

iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF

iShares MSCI Austria ETF

Credit Suisse AG Nassau Branch - ZC SP ETN REDEEM 11/05/2028 USD 100

Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF

First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund

Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF

House price growth in the eurozone is at its highest since 2006 as housing markets were supported by a limited impact of the pandemic on household finances, rising savings, historically low-interest rates, favorable financing conditions, and changing preferences. The improved macroprudential framework in Europe, increased supply of housing, and bottoming out of interest rates are expected to ease the upward pressures on price growth.

Are European Housing Markets Getting Too Hot?

German industrial production's 2.8% month on month increase in October, from -0.5% MoM in September, was only the third monthly increase this year. Industrial production has suffered enormously from global supply chain frictions this year, which have not yet been resolved.

German Industrial Production Sends Signs Of Life

German inflation hit 6% in November, and more is to come before a gradual retreat next year. Higher producer prices on the back of supply chain disruptions and higher commodity prices will continue to impact those of the consumer.

German Inflation Hits 6%

Germany's most prominent leading indicator, the Ifo index, dropped for the fifth month in a row in November, coming in at 96.5. The index now stands at its lowest level since February this year. Both the current assessment and the expectations component weakened.

German Ifo Weakened Further In November

European Equity Fund

ProShares UltraShort FTSE Europe

New Germany Fund

ProShares Ultra FTSE Europe

SPDR Solactive Germany ETF

The Eurozone's economy as measured by GDP expanded by 2% q/q in the second quarter, significantly faster than expected, indeed faster than the economies of the US and China. The most important driver of the Flash Composite PMI for July was the Flash Eurozone Services PMI Activity Index, which registered the strongest rise in 15 years.

Eurozone's Summer Growth Spurt And The Risks From The Delta Variant

Flash Eurozone PMI at second-highest since September 2018, future expectations at new all-time high. Record expansion of manufacturing output accompanied by return to growth in services.

Eurozone Economic Recovery Gathers Momentum As Manufacturing Booms

Leading indicators but also hard data signal a developing manufacturing sector boom while the government prepares the strictest lockdown to date in order to prevent the healthcare system from being overwhelmed by the third COVID-19 wave. The dichotomy between manufacturing and services is wider than ever - and it is not assured that the gap will eventually close from the side of services alone.

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